Today, the modern farmhouse has great appeal for blending a warm and familiar vernacular that feels like home with cool clean lines and modern efficiencies to meet today’s lifestyle. From architect Scott Huebner’s interpretation above to Carlton Architecture’s below we have seen numerous local examples everywhere from Marshall down to Mills River. Similarly, many designers and creative folks are acquiring vintage farmhouses and stripping them down to their simplest expression reminding me of my days visiting the Hudson Valley outside of New York City. With a resurgence of mini-farms, learning to live off the land and a shortage of inventory it can be an option worth exploring. For more ideas visit our pinterest page here. Cheers!

What is the one thing we love about our community? We have good people who help other good people. We wanted to remind everyone that there are only a few days left in this auction in support of the Conrad family and their challenges. We have many artistic friends who have contributed items. Please browse the wonderful selection of goods and services and add your support. Cheers to you!

Visit here for the auction.

Kelly and I are hosting a Broker Open House today at this cool, condo in Rankin Press Lofts today from 3 to 5pm. Give us a call if you would like to see it or view the tour here. Cheers!

Randy Shull’s Architecture Design for Black Mountain College | This exhibition documents artist, designer and builder Randy Shull’s creative process in the planning, design and construction of two contemporary art museum and research environments for the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center in downtown Asheville, NC. The exhibition will consider the distinctive architectural design of each site, as well as the hand-made furniture, counters, desks, cabinets, and display systems by Randy Shull Design, built using vernacular and available regional materials, and inspired by the design aesthetic and creative philosophies of Black Mountain College. For details visit here. Cheers!

Hi Folks! It is here again — the 2016 George Matsumoto design awards by our friends at NC Modernist Houses. The prize for North Carolina Modernist residential architecture is a unique design competition featuring $6,000 in awards, a blue-ribbon jury of internationally known architects, critics, and designers, and online public voting.

Asheville has four cool homes in the running. To view the homes and vote go here. Modern Asheville will be making their annual trek for the prize ceremony later this year. Good luck to our designers and friends both here and across the state. Cheers!

Congratulations to Matt on his new vintage nest tucked away in the hills near downtown Asheville. We are so happy for him. If you don’t know Matt check out his passion at, The Good of the Hive. He is out there fighting for the bees in a way only he can do!

And thanks to Porch Light Realty for all your great help and effort.

Cheers!

Are you curious about the roots of “Modernism?” How does it relate to modern design practice today in our area? Come to the Black Mountain College Museum tonight at 5:45pm for an architectural discussion and get a sneak peek at the museum’s latest exhibit.

Local architects Thad Rhoden, Maria Rusafova, Mark Allison moderated by Realtor Troy Winterrowd discuss their understanding of modernism through history and how it relates to mindful design practices here in our mountains of WNC. Sponsored by Black Mountain College Museum, Asheville AIA and Modern Asheville Real Estate. Following the discussion stay for last Modern Mixer social of the season before our summer break. Cheers!

4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | Studio | 4379 sqft | MLS#3171637 

On the market is Grove Park’s premiere mid-century home by notable Asheville architect Tony Lord of the Asheville Citizen Times Building. This completely updated legacy home has been mindfully stewarded forward for future generations to enjoy.

Meticulously modernized this gallery style interior sets the precedent for a minimalist aesthetic allowing the occupant to take center stage. Framed by clean, architectural lines the flowing main level is open and nestled in lush nature offering a variety of rooms for living, working and entertaining.

The lower level is designed to be highly versatile as a studio, office or guest bedroom /in-law suite. There is a full bathroom and it comes readily plumbed for a studio kitchen. To tour more on this home, including the new European style kitchen and expansive master bedroom suite, go here. 

This home is shown by appointment. Give Kelly or Troy a call to learn more. Cheers!

Modern Asheville has been working with North Carolina Modernist Houses for years in helping document our modern and mid-century homes here in the mountains, but who knew the extent of what they were up to? For years they have been working hard to collect the largest database on mid-century and modern architecture including period publications.

Check out this recent article on it at Curbed online magazine then find yourself lost in the fascinating archives. Happy Sunday!

“Open floor plans, intercoms, air conditioning, hi-fis in the home: we take these things for granted today, but back in the ‘50s, they were cutting edge. Architecture and design fans can now relive the kind of breathless coverage given to favored mid-century signifiers with Colossus, a massive online database putting decades worth of architectural periodicals and journals just a click away. Created and maintained by volunteers, the archive offers a treasure trove of articles detailing the growth and development of mid-century architecture, as well as numerous trends and the careers of designers throughout the 20th century.”

Hi Folks! We will be on our way tomorrow to tour homes in Atlanta. This year it seems we will be joined by many from our Asheville modern community. Should be fun and inspiring. It is not too late to join in. Go here for more info. Cheers!